The Academic Society is a large non-profit student association in Lund that brings together student culture in all its forms.
The Academic Society is a non-profit association of and for students at Lund University. The purpose of the Academic Society is to gather and broaden cultural and association life. AF provides support functions and premises for AF's committees, affiliated associations and private individuals. This enables small and large initiatives that enrich Lund's student life and make Lund an attractive city.
Activities
The Academic Society has a variety of committees and associations that together contribute to the creation of a wide range of engagements. The ambition is that there should be something for everyone, as well as to develop and improve academic life in Lund. You choose the level of ambition for your engagement yourself and what suits you. You can either attend the activities as a visitor or be part of them. There is no limit to how many activities you can participate in, you can be involved in several at the same time. If you have any questions about the activities, you are always welcome to contact AF's program manager. You can read more about our activities here.
History
In 1830 there were about 400 students in Lund. The nations' financial conditions for maintaining their own premises were poor, and their activities were therefore quite modest. There were no unions at all. A common meeting point for the city's students was desirable, and the Academic Association was founded by the nations together with a group of younger teachers at the university. On New Year's Day 1830, the Academic Association was formed. Not, as one might think, to take advantage of the students' interests, but actually more to keep track of them. The association grew quickly and there was soon a need for larger premises and work on building the AF castle gained momentum. The original parts of the castle were completed in 1851 and since then it has been rebuilt and extended on several occasions.
AF bond
The Academic Society is the focal point for student organizations in Lund. It houses AF's committees and recognized associations, but also nations and unions. There is also space here for several independent student associations as well as the student unions' umbrella organization LUS, the nations' cooperation organization Kuratorskollegiet and Tegnérs Matsalar, to name a few of the tenants.
If you are looking for study places, Athen is the students' living room! The premises are located on the entrance floor of AF-borgen and are within walking distance of Tegnérs Matsalar. Athen is open Mondays to Thursdays 9-18 and 9-17 on Fridays and has access to wireless internet. There is space for those who want to be able to talk and discuss, but also a quiet reading room for those who want to. Next to Athen you will also find Studentinfo, where you can get answers to all your questions about the city of Lund, the municipality of Lund and of course the Academic Association.
Committee
Archives and Student Museum
The Archives and Student Museum preserve and display historical objects from the Swedish Armed Forces, unions, nations and associations.
The Boelspex
Student special with only women on stage.
The dressing room
Acquires and rents costumes and accessories from stage productions.
The art collection
Manages and displays AFs art collection in the castle spanning over 500 years
The Lundaspex
Lundaspexarna is Lund's oldest and most well-known spex association.
Lund's Student Theater (LUST)
Lund Student Theatre (LUST) is a forum for theatre and performing arts in English within the Academic Association.
Marshalship
The Marshal's Office is the Academic Society's social, representative and ceremonial committee.
Art of words
Ordkonst is the committee for those of you who are interested in literature, whatever you mean by the term.
Radio AF
Radio AF is the radio station for all of Lund!
The Student Evening Committee
Independent forum for conversation and debate.
Student info
Student information can be found in the entrance to the AF-borgen and is open every weekday during term time.
Studio AF
Studio AF is a committee within the Academic Association that produces moving material for student life.
